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EPP penalises Hungarian opposition party for not backing von der Leyen
MEPs from Hungary's main opposition party did not show up to defend their political ally, Ursula von der Leyen, at a motion of censure vote on Thursday – but party leader Péter Magyar said the ensuing sanctions from the EPP Group show they don't have "owners" in Brussels.
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Europe mulls over an uneasy truce with the US over Greenland
Europe is taking stock after several days of US sabre-rattling which risked the end of transatlantic relations, and potentially the end of NATO. While the threat of a takeover of Greenland seems to be over, trust among the US's allies has been badly eroded – perhaps permanently.
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EU to 'defend itself 'against any form of coercion', Costa says
EU leaders gathered in Brussels to discuss relations with the US after a diplomatic roller-coaster of a week that saw Donald Trump threaten, then withdraw, plans to impose additional tariffs on European nations to force the sale of Greenland.
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MEPs back three-hour deadline for delayed flight compensation
Members of the European Parliament have backed a text to enhance passenger rights after more than a decade's wait. With some airlines arguing it could put them out of business, the decision now needs to be endorsed by EU countries.
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US Treasury Secretary asks Europe to “sit down and wait” for Trump in Davos
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday decried Europe’s “anger” and “bitterness” over Trump’s tariff threat.
Speaking in Davos, Bessent said he believes Europeans will be persuaded to support Trump’s concerns about Greenland once they hear his argument.
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Invitation to Board of Peace complicates EU bid to placate Trump
EU leaders will discuss Trump's controversial Gaza Board of Peace when they gather for emergency talks on Greenland on Thursday, with some warning that the board's 'charter' reads as an effort to supplant the United Nations.
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'Difficult for Spaniards to overcome this,' train crash survivor says
Javier Garcia, a nurse, was aboard one of the two trains that tragically crashed on Sunday, killing at least 43 people and causing trauma in a country where train travel is a symbol of mobility. He shared his experience with Euronews.
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EU expects 20% of economic output from steel and aluminium by 2030
A European Commission proposal seeking to re-industrialise and decarbonise the bloc's heavy industry to combat fierce competition from China and the United States has been postponed for the second time, and is now due to be presented on February 25.
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US talk on Greenland 'incomprehensible' and 'hostile', Belgian FM says
US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of Greenland are "incomprehensible and unnecessarily hostile", Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot told Euronews. His comments come amid an ongoing scramble among European leaders to devise a response.
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Europe's puzzle: defend Ukraine from Putin and Greenland from Trump
Europe's rush to defend of Denmark's sovereignty against threats from the US echoes the defence of Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia – and raises the uncomfortable question of whether both sides of the Atlantic can continue working together to defend Kyiv.
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EU seeks Greenland de-escalation while plotting tariff retaliation
European Union leaders face a pivotal week as they seek to defuse tensions with the US while preparing to retaliate against Trump should he act on his tariff threats. Officials and diplomats consulted by Euronews say the bloc's anti-coercion instrument is part of the plan, but no magic bullet.
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Far-right Ventura reaches runoff in Portugal's presidential election
In one of the closest contests in recent decades, António José Seguro won most votes in the first round of Portugal's presidential election, with far-right candidate André Ventura securing a place in the runoff set for 8 February.
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What is the EU's anti-coercion instrument, and how does it work?
Calls grow for the EU to deploy its ultimate trade bazooka as Trump threatens fresh tariffs to force the sale of Greenland. The anti-coercion instrument would shut off access to the European single market, punishing US companies. It is powerful on paper, but untested in real life.
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Pressure grows for EU to deploy trade bazooka against Trump's threats
Pressure is mounting on the European Union to deploy its anti-coercion instrument in response to President Trump's threat to impose tariffs until Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. France's Macron calls for trade bazooka to be deployed, while Italy's Meloni says Trump's tariffs are an 'error'.
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EU bets on Mercosur as geopolitics clash with eurosceptic backlash
Geoeconomic tensions are pushing supporters of the EU-Mercosur trade deal to press for a swift ratification. But the agreement risks inflaming euroscepticism, particularly in France, where most political forces oppose it.
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European Commission asks industry to back 'Made in Europe' production
The European Commission is asking business leaders to "support and sign" a French-led initiative to increase the share of European industrial production, according to a letter seen by Euronews. The EU executive's call comes a few days before the Industrial Accelerator Act is presented.
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EU will keep Arctic ties with US amid Greenland tension: von der Leyen
Amid Donald Trump's threats to seize Greenland, Ursula von der Leyen says the EU will continue working with the US to reinforce Arctic security. At the same time, the European Commission has confirmed that Greenland is "in principle" covered by the bloc's mutual assistance clause.
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Commission greenlights national defence investment plans worth €38bn
SAFE is one of the biggest prongs of the EU's Readiness 2030 package, which aims to inject hundreds of billions of euros into defence before the end of the decade – by which time many intelligence agencies estimate Russia could attack another European country.
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'We need competitive bidding for clean power' – wind industry leader
Tinne Van der Straeten, the former Belgian energy minister and new CEO of trade association WindEurope, says the industry is ready to scale up to continue delivering clean power and urged EU countries to effectively implement auction systems.
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Kallas set to present new sanctions on Iran imminently amid crackdown
New package builds on an extensive sanctions regime against Iran, centred on travel bans and asset freezes over serious human rights abuses. The new measures will be presented as soon as today by foreign policy chief Kallas.
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Danish minister says 'Trump has this wish of conquering Greenland'
A high-stakes meeting between the foreign minister of Denmark, his Greenland counterpart, and the Trump administration yielded no resolution to US demands to assert ownership of the territory. European allies will participate in a joint troop mission to Greenland in a show of support for Denmark.
